Extraordinary Decoy Auction from the Estate of the late A.C. Davis
Extraordinary Antique & Vintage Decoys from the Estate of the late A.C. Davis of Carteret County. This amazing lifetime collection includes Decoys by Eldon Willis & Elmer Salter, R. Madison Mitchell, Jim Pierce, Mason Decoy Co, Clint Nelson, many RARE species by Capt. Harry Jobes, Stoney Point Decoy Co, David Walker, Vernon Bryant, Clarence Bauer, HERTERS, Wildfowler & More. This is an outstanding opportunity to secure some old decoys for your collection !
Bidding Is Begins August 16, 2024
Bidding ENDS Tuesday, AUGUST 27th at 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight
Pick-Up Location: House Auction Company, 694 Hwy 70 Otway, Beaufort, NC 28516
SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE
R. Madison Mitchell cork Black Duck, circa 1940's
R. Madison Mitchell cork Canada Goose, circa 1940's
Ringneck Drake by Jim Pierce, Havre de Grace, MD, branded "JP" for Jim Pierce
Scaup drake by Eldon Willis and Elmer Salter, Stacy, NC - circa 1940's
Redhead drake by Eldon Willis and Elmer Salter, circa 1950's, iconic Core Sound Redhead
Scaup hen by Mason Decoy Factory, Detroit, MI, nicely repainted by Morris Waterman, Knotts Island, NC
Oversized Canvasback drake by Mason Decoy Factory, nicety repainted by Morris Waterman, Knotts Island, NC
Oversized Canvasback hen by Mason Decoy Factory, nicety repainted by Morris Waterman, Knotts Island, NC
Canvasback drake, carved initials on bottom "FW and "MW"
Pintail drake by Clint Nelson, Harkers Island, NC, signed by Clint Nelson
Pintail hen by Clint Nelson, Harkers Island, NC, signed by Clint Nelson
Mallard drake by Clint Nelson, Harkers Island, NC, signed by Clint Nelson and dated 3-95
Mallard hen by Clint Nelson, Harkers Island, NC, signed by Clint Nelson and dated 3-95
Hood Merganser drake by Stoney Point Decoy Co., Oak Hall, VA
Ringneck drake by Stoney Point Decoy Co., Oak Hall, VA
Oversized Redhead drake by Stoney Point Decoy Co., Oak Hall, VA
Redhead drake by Stoney Point Decoy Co., Oak Hall, VA
Scaup drake by Stoney Point Decoy Co., Oak Hall, VA
Mallard hen by Mason Decoy Factory, appears to be mostly original paint
Redhead drake by Mason Decoy Factory, nicely restored by Morris Waterman, Knotts Island, NC
Wood Duck drake by Mason Decoy Factory, expertly painted by Morris Waterman, Knotts Island, NC
Black duck by Wildflower Decoy Co., branded "Wildflower Decoy Co."
Canvasback drake by Wildflower Decoy Co.
Scaup drake attributed to Animal Trap Co,
Scaup drake attributed to Animal Trap Co,
Pintail drake by very talented unknown maker, branded "PGC" on bottom
Canvasback drake by unknown yet highly skilled maker
Cast Iron Ruddy Duck, unknown age and unknown maker
Cast Iron Canvasback drake, made by unknown foundry, painted and signed by Capt. Harry Jobes, dated 2009
Cast Iron Ruddy Duck, unknown age and unknown maker
Wood Duck drake by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes and dated 2001
Wood Duck hen by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes
Canvasback hen sinkbox decoy style by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes. Wooden decoy make in the style of cast iron sinkbox decoys, used in early 1900's
Canada Goose signed by Capt. Harry Jobes, dated 1991
Highhead deep keel canvas drake by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes, with custom made stand
Highhead deep keel canvas hen by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes, with custom made stand
Red Breasted Merganser by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes, dated 1990
Red Breasted Merganser hen by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes, dated 1990
Ringneck drake by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes, dated 1996
Harlequin drake by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes
Ruddy Duck drake by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes
Ruddy Duck hen by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes
Golden Eye hen by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes, dated 1990
Golden Eye drake by Capt. Harry Jobes, signed by Capt. Harry Jobes, dated 1994